6th August 2024 |
Risk assessment methodology and tool
The MARVOW 2.0 Risk Assessment Methodology and Tool are to be used by frontline professionals who come into contact with older women who may be or are victims of violence to assist in improving the detection and reporting of cases. The fundamental function of a risk assessment tool is to guide professionals through a standardised risk assessment procedure to ensure that signs of violence are identified.
A summary of the MARVOW 2.0 Risk Assessment Methodology and Tool is available below:
A preliminary version of the Risk Assessment Methodology was developed in 2024, which was used for the pilot implementation, and upgraded based on the implementation experience. You can view the preliminary documents below.